A DEVICE THAT REVEALS A DISCREPANCY BETWEEN APPEARANCE AND REALITY IS

• A. oxymoron
• B. irony ✓
• C. antithesis
• D. bathos

The answer to the question is: B. irony

The device that reveals a discrepancy between appearance and reality is irony.

Irony is a literary device that involves a contrast or discrepancy between what is said and what is meant, what is expected and what actually occurs, or what appears to be true and what is actually true. It often exposes the disparity between appearance and reality, leading to a deeper understanding of the situation or character. Irony can be used to create humor, emphasize a point, or highlight the complexities of human experience.